AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AMERICAN HISTORY
100
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
100
Name one branch or part of the government
-Congress -Legislative -President -Executive -The Courts -Judicial
100
If the President can not longer serve , who becomes President?
The Vice President
100
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
- Freedom of expression - Freedom of speech - Freedom of assembly - Freedom to petition the government - Freedom of religion - The right to bear arms
100
Who is the "Father of Our Country?
George Washington
200
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
200
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
-Four hundred thirty five (435)
200
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
200
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen years old (18 )
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
300
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty -seven (27)
300
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Michael R. Pence
300
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
300
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
300
Name the U.S. war between the North and South
- Civil war - War between the States
400
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare the independence from Great Britain
400
We elect a US Representatives for how many years?
-Two (2)
400
How many justice are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
400
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
-Serve on a jury - Vote in a federal election
400
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
- Slavery - Economic Reasons - States' right
500
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
500
Name your U.S Representative
Tim Kaine / Mark Warner
500
What does the judicial branch do?
- Review laws - Explains laws - Resolves disputes (disagreements) - Decides if a law goes against the Contitution
500
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizens?
- Give up loyalty to other countries - Defend the Constitution and laws of United States - Obey the laws of the United States - Serve in the U.S military (if needed) - Be loyal to the United States
500
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
- Fought for women's right - Fought for civil rights
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